Romania vs Spain
Spain is about 33% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 61.9 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Romania Spain
Price level (US=100) 41.5 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $49,077 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $47,920 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 5.7% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Romania Spain
Housing & utilities 66 148
Food 81 114
Transport 103 131
Restaurants & hotels 81 111
Health 28 123
Communication 47 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Romania Spain
Quality-of-life score 88/100 97/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.7
Internet users 91% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Romania more expensive than Spain?
Spain is more expensive: about 33% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Romania would cost roughly $149,000 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Romania or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 88 out of 100.
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